Hatchbacks and city cars were the fastest selling used models of 2022, according to the latest ranking by AA Cars. The Ford Fiesta has retained its title of the most popular car overall for the eighth year in a row. The trend for smaller vehicles in this year’s fastest selling list reverses 2021’s ranking, in which eight of the top 10 quickest selling … [Read more...]
One-in-ten car buyers victims of fraud
Some 10% of Brits have been the victim of fraud when buying a car, according to the latest ‘The Road Ahead’ research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. With the growth and evolution of the motor industry and its market, changes to the car buying experience over time have provided consumers with more choice, but also presented scammers with more … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
The DVLA contact centre will be closed from 24 December to 27 December inclusive and on 1 and 2 January 2023. On-line services will continue over the holiday period. A buzzing live auction of 100 much-loved automotive icons from yesteryear will add yet another exciting new dimension to next year’s eagerly-anticipated The London Classic Car Show 24-26 … [Read more...]
QR code scam warning to motorists
Drivers are being urged to remain vigilant of car park scams that are on the rise across the UK as criminals target cashless payment systems. Many car parks now operate a totally cashless payment system and instead use a QR code scanning system similar to the ones that became widespread during the Covid pandemic. However, fraudsters have now begun … [Read more...]
The party’s over for the Ford Fiesta
It's the end of the road for the Ford Fiesta, the car maker announced this week. The highly popular baby Ford created in the wake of the early 1970s oil crisis to get Britons moving again will roll off the Cologne, Germany productions line for the last time next June, after 46 years of sales. But before then, the axe will also fall on the sibling Ford … [Read more...]
Your car is tracking and sharing information on you
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, in aid of this car and van leasing company Vanarama has conducted a study into the important question of privacy and data safety within connected cars. To do this, they compared the information that is collected from 10 of the biggest car companies, and revealed who can gain access to your information. Your car … [Read more...]
Buried treasure on four wheels
The keys to a brand-new car have been buried somewhere in the UK by Scrap Car Comparison, and the hunt is almost on to find them. With the cost of driving creating a barrier for many that need to travel to work or various appointments, Scrap Car Comparison is aiming to take the sizeable upfront expense out of the equation for one lucky driver: the cost of … [Read more...]
Dealers and makers’ reputations bashed by delays
Car manufacturers and dealers are suffering reputational damage as a result of unavoidable supply chain disruption, according to research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. While two-thirds (66%) of consumers considering a new car say they understand the difficulties involved, nearly half (48%) say the delays negatively impact their perception of motor … [Read more...]
Suzuki SX4 is a best buy
The average value of a used car has rocketed in just two years according to Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace. When compared to pre-pandemic June 2019, a used car has seen a typical increase in value of a whopping £4,100. That’s the findings from Auto Trader’s monthly Retail Price Index, which is based on daily pricing analysis of circa … [Read more...]
New law on smart chargers eases strain on grid
New legislation requires all home and workplace electric vehicle chargers installed from this week to have smart charging capabilities. The new laws are aimed at helping to manage the strain on the national grid. They will encourage drivers to use smarter tariffs to avoid thousands of EVs charging at once during peak hours, which is usually during the day … [Read more...]
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